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Cocoa bean vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cocoa bean and Hot chocolate

  • Hot chocolate contains less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Cocoa bean.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 389% higher.
  • Hot chocolate contains 287 times less Manganese than Cocoa bean. Cocoa bean contains 3.737mg of Manganese, while Hot chocolate contains 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Hot chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
9
:
1
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Iron +3595.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1969.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +593.3%
Contains more Potassium +1173.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Zinc +911.1%
Contains more Copper +3401.9%
Contains more Manganese +28646.2%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%
Equal in Calcium - 114
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Hot chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +3595.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1969.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +593.3%
Contains more Potassium +1173.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Zinc +911.1%
Contains more Copper +3401.9%
Contains more Manganese +28646.2%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%
Equal in Calcium - 114

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
7
:
5
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1704.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cocoa bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Hot chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1704.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
4
:
1
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Protein +414.2%
Contains more Fats +459.8%
Contains more Carbs +442.8%
Contains more Other +721.1%
Contains more Water +2953.7%
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Hot chocolate
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +414.2%
Contains more Fats +459.8%
Contains more Carbs +442.8%
Contains more Other +721.1%
Contains more Water +2953.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
2
:
1
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +548.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Hot chocolate
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +548.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa bean Hot chocolate
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 9.74g Cocoa bean
Protein 18.1g 3.52g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 2.34g Cocoa bean
Carbs 58.3g 10.74g Cocoa bean
Calories 220kcal 77kcal Cocoa bean
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 1.76g 9.66g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 1g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 15.52mg 0.42mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 23mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 105mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 197mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 44mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 0.63mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.103mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 0.013mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 2.7µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.03mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.039mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.182mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.133mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.04mg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 5µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.2µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.037mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg 0.095mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.169mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg 0.305mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg 0.215mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg 0.076mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.15mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg 0.201mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg 0.067mg Cocoa bean
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Cocoa bean
Trans Fat 0.078g Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 0.677g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.084g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Hot chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cocoa bean
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.329g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/nutrients
  2. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.